Eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park), Kansas

Where eviction cases are filed in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)

Eviction court: Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District) - Limited Actions, Division 61 — State district court, limited actions (K.S.A. ch. 61) Court page
Filing fee: $55.50 (claim $500 or less), $75.50 ($500.01-$5,000), $121.50 (over $5,000) - docket fee plus $19 surcharge; card payments add a $4.95 processing fee Johnson County District Court, Limited Action Fees
Notice before filing (state law): 3 days' written notice to pay or the lease terminates (three consecutive 24-hour periods from delivery or posting; add 2 days if mailed). Before filing, a 3-day notice to leave the premises is also required; it may be combined with the RLTA notice. Kansas rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,358/month HUD
Renter households: 78,515 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)

Eviction cases in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park) are heard by the Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District) - Limited Actions, Division 61 (State district court, limited actions (K.S.A. ch. 61)).

Johnson County Courthouse - Clerk of the District Court — 150 W. Santa Fe Street, Olathe, KS 66061 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Forcible detainer (eviction) cases are heard in Division 61 (limited actions, up to $25,000). Limited actions clerk: (913) 715-3356, DCC-chapter61@jocogov.org. A journal entry must be filed after the answer date. Court announced docket reassignments effective Oct. 13, 2026 - check your setting before coming to court.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)

$55.50 (claim $500 or less), $75.50 ($500.01-$5,000), $121.50 (over $5,000) - docket fee plus $19 surcharge; card payments add a $4.95 processing fee

Table on the court page is headed 'Effective July 1, 2015', but the amounts match the Kansas Judicial Branch self-help fee list (https://self-help.kscourts.gov/Fees, checked 2026-10-22): statewide limited civil action totals $54 / $74 / $120, plus $1.50 added to all cases in Johnson County = $55.50 / $75.50 / $121.50. The base docket fees in K.S.A. 61-4001 ($35 / $55 / $101) have not changed since the table was posted; the $19 surcharge was reauthorized from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030 by 2026 Kan. Sess. Laws ch. 35 (HB 2393). Service costs are extra. Unable to pay: file a Poverty Affidavit to ask for a waiver.

Source: Johnson County District Court, Limited Action Fees

How eviction cases work locally

Mandatory eviction mediation	10th Judicial District Eviction Mediation Program: mediation is mandatory if the tenant disputes the eviction; it takes place on the assigned court date after a denial at the appearance docket, mostly in person, with approved dispute-resolution providers. Contact dca-evictioncourt@jocogov.org / PLN-EvictionSupport@jocogov.org. Source: Official source
Statewide court timeline	Hearing set 3-14 days after the petition; a contested case is set for bench trial within 14 days; a writ of restitution is executed within 14 days. Some eviction records can be expunged starting July 1, 2026 (Eviction Expungement Portal). Source: Official source

The Kansas eviction process

Kansas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park):

Serve the RLTA notice (3-day nonpayment, 14/30-day lease violation, or 30-day month-to-month) and a 3-day notice to leave the premises (may be combined)
File an eviction petition describing the premises and grounds
Summons sets an appearance date 3 to 14 days after issuance; tenant must appear or file a written answer by that date
For RLTA tenancies, the court must consider mediation (continuance of up to 14 days while mediating), effective July 1, 2026
Trial, if needed, within 14 days after the appearance date; judgment
Writ of restitution issued at landlord's request and executed within 14 days by the sheriff or authorized process server

Full Kansas eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,095
1 bedroom	$1,197
2 bedrooms	$1,358
3 bedrooms	$1,769
4 bedrooms	$2,103

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park): $1,434/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

HUD designates this metro a Small Area FMR area: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level Small Area FMRs; figures shown are the metro-wide FMRs used for other programs.

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city ordinances (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)

Free legal help

Kansas Legal Services — Free legal help for eligible low-income tenants (income screening); linked from the Kansas Judicial Branch eviction self-help page.

Rental assistance

Johnson County Eviction Mediation Program resource list — County page listing rent/utility help (El Centro, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army - Olathe, Jewish Family Services, Johnson County Aging and Human Services utility assistance).

Other Kansas counties

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)?

Eviction cases in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park) are filed with the Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District) - Limited Actions, Division 61.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)?

$55.50 (claim $500 or less), $75.50 ($500.01-$5,000), $121.50 (over $5,000) - docket fee plus $19 surcharge; card payments add a $4.95 processing fee.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)?

Kansas Legal Services; Johnson County Eviction Mediation Program resource list.

What is the fair market rent in Johnson County (Olathe / Overland Park)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,358 per month (1-bedroom: $1,197).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.